Softball Recap: Parkview Baptist Picks Up Fifth Straight Win at Home

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

03/11/25 @ Port Allen	22
03/13/25 @ Madison Prep Academy	16
03/18/25 vs University Lab	15
03/01/25 @ Denham Springs	15
04/04/25 vs Denham Springs	12

Parkview Baptist had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Denham Springs on Friday. The Eagles put the hurt on the Yellowjackets with a sharp 13-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won nine matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Jalayah Slaughter tossed a big game, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Parkview Baptist got a massive performance out of Aimee Gawlik, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-2. Those four RBI gave Gawlik a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Hammonds, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one triple.

Parkview Baptist was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Parkview Baptist pushed their record up to 15-11 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Denham Springs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.

Parkview Baptist will welcome St. James at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.11 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Denham Springs, they will head out to take on Walker at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.